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Frequently Asked Questions

Meet Angela Marino

Founder, Relevant Thread Consulting

I’m Angela Marino, founder of Relevant Thread Consulting. For more than 20 years, I’ve helped nonprofit leaders navigate change, clarify their message for growth, and build the alignment that turns bold ideas into action.

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Before founding Relevant Thread Consulting, I served as Chief Marketing and Major Gifts Officer at United Way of Greater St. Louis, where I led one of the largest rebrands in the United Way network, helped raise more than $60 million+ annually, and helped guide major organizational change at both the local and global level.

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Today, I work with visionary nonprofit leaders across the country to help them strengthen their organizations from the inside out, 
ensuring their teams are aligned, their message is clear, and their communities are ready to embrace change.

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What drives my work
I believe that growth doesn't happen just because you have a plan. It happens when your people are aligned, your message resonates, and your community understands its role in the journey. My passion is helping leaders cut through noise, surface what matters most, and create the kind of clarity that moves people to action.

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My approach

  • Practical, actionable, and caring

  • Focused on alignment, not just communication

  • Grounded in real-world nonprofit experience

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FAQ 
 

How can you help my organization?

I help nonprofit leaders align their culture, narrative, and internal structures so their organizations are ready for growth and investment. That means getting everyone on the same page—board, staff, and leadership—and creating a clear, compelling story that resonates with funders and stakeholders. The work we do together strengthens your fundraising, sharpens your message, and builds the kind of clarity that drives decisions.
 

What kinds of leaders do you work best with?

I work with nonprofit CEOs, executive directors, and senior leaders who are ready to strengthen their organizations from the inside out. Many are navigating change, preparing for growth, or coming up against internal friction that’s keeping them from moving forward. They’re thoughtful, open to a different approach, and committed to building a stronger organization and not just launching a new plan.
 

What makes you different from other consultants?

I’m not a traditional communications or fundraising consultant (although I deeply understand both). I work at the intersection of culture, narrative, and structure. That means I help leaders:

  • Create an organization where internal alignment supports bold goals

  • Build shared ownership across teams and stakeholders

  • Connect vision to action in ways that are clear, compelling, and believable

In short, we do the internal work that allows your strategy, fundraising, and external presence to succeed.
 

What kinds of results have you helped organizations achieve?

My clients have:

  • Unified leadership teams around a shared narrative

  • Reengaged boards and staff after leadership transitions

  • Crafted messaging that unlocked major funding and new partnerships

  • Launched high-stakes initiatives with internal and external trust behind them

The common result is a stronger organization—one that’s easier to lead, easier to fund, and easier for others to rally behind.
 

What types of projects do you typically take on?

I support organizations during key points of change or growth, including:

  • Strategic plan or initiative rollouts

  • Leadership transitions

  • Organizational repositioning or rebrands

  • Major fundraising or visibility efforts

  • Times when internal or external disconnects are slowing things down

Wherever you are in the process, I help build the alignment needed to move forward with clarity.
 

How do you usually work with clients?

I offer:

  • Consulting engagements to guide teams through alignment and change

  • CEO and communications lead advisory for high-level support

  • Executive messaging development for leaders preparing for key moments

Every engagement is customized to your goals, pace, and context.
 

When’s the right time to bring you in?

The best time is early—before decisions are locked in and messaging is finalized. I’m often brought in at the idea stage to help shape how the work will be understood internally and externally. That said, I’m just as useful when things are stuck, confusing, or off track. I help identify where alignment is breaking down and where your message isn’t landing.
 

Organizations usually reach out when:

  • Their strategy isn’t gaining traction

  • The board is confused or losing confidence

  • They need to grow fundraising but keep hitting the same wall

  • Their messaging doesn’t reflect where they’re headed

  • The culture doesn’t support the direction they’re trying to go
     

Do you offer one-time consulting or workshops?

I don’t offer one-time consulting sessions, but I do offer:

  • Executive advisory for focused, high-level guidance

  • Interactive workshops that help teams address specific messaging or alignment challenges

I’m happy to talk through what would serve your team best.
 

Do you speak at conferences or retreats?

Yes. I offer paid keynotes, workshops, and facilitation for conferences, board retreats, and leadership gatherings. My sessions are practical, interactive, and designed to shift how leaders think about alignment, communication, and organizational growth.
 

How can we get started?

The best place to start is with a 30-minute strategy session. We’ll talk about what’s happening inside your organization, what you’re working toward, and whether I’m the right partner to help you get there.

Angela Marino
Relevant Thread Consulting, LLC

107 W Pacific Ave, St. Louis, MO 63119 

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Keep In Touch.

You can find me on LinkedIn where I share insights, tips, and ideas about change, messaging, and strategy for the nonprofit sector. I would love to connect with you!

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